08/02/2022  – 12/20/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Tuesdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Tuesdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, Aug 2022 – Dec 2022.

08/04/2022  – 12/22/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, August 2022 – December 2022.

08/04/2022  – 12/22/2022

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Adult Clay & Play - Thursday Evening
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Adults. Book Monthly, Aug 2022 – Dec 2022.

08/05/2022  – 12/23/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Adult Clay & Play - A.M. Fridays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, August 2022 – December 2022.

09/01/2022  – 10/02/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Adult Clay - A.M. Thursdays
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

BOOK FOR THE MONTH! Learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Combine these forming methods together to make some fun shapes! Students should expect to make several pieces using these techniques. With introduction of wheel throwing. Clay, tools, glazing and firing included. Thursdays: 9:30am – 11:30am Adults. Book Monthly, January 2024 – December 2024.

09/12/2022  – 10/17/2022

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Painting with Watercolors
Painting with Watercolors
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Painting with Watercolors. For students at all levels. Explore: color; brush strokes from flat washes to dancing with your brushes; techniques from wet to scrubbing; and more. Includes Materials. Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 2022.

09/13/2022  – 10/18/2022

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Acrylic Experience
Acrylic Experience
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Explore acrylic media and techniques more in-depth study of acrylics, aesthetics, and medium. Students will talk about their work and the work of others in the classroom critiques at the start each class. This class is for all levels, heighten your skills or find your hidden talent. Tuesdays, Sept 13 – Oct 18, 2022

09/17/2022  – 10/08/2022

9:30 am – 10:30 am
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 - 8
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Pottery for Kids: Grades 4 – 8. Fire up your creativity and learn the basics of how to form clay through pinching, coil building, and working with slabs. Projects include: Pinch pot pumpkins and a slab Halloween mobile. Bisque after the first two classes, glaze the third, and assembly for the mobile on the fourth. Clay, tool, glazing and firing included. Saturdays, September 17 – October 8, 9:30 am to 10:30 am.

09/22/2022  – 10/13/2022

9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mosaic Open Studio
Mosaic Open Studio
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

You will create art with various types of stained glass and ceramic tiles, substrates such as wood or cement steppingstones. Individual projects with individualized instruction allow for all levels of experience to grow. Basic supplies are provided for this course, participants may bring small base projects.
Or pay per class if you just need help finishing a project. Thursdays, Sept. 22 – Oct. 13, 2022.

09/24/2022

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fading Florida: Printmaking Demonstration
Fading Florida: Printmaking Demonstration
Firehouse Cultural Center, 101 1st Ave NE, Ruskin FL

Artist Susan Fredricks will be showcasing her series, Fading Florida, with a demonstration of the print techniques used to produce her work. This event is made possible by a Microgrant from the Gobioff Foundation. Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 am.

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Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: March 31
Tuesday, March 31, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, Mar 31 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Paint it Your Way: Watercolor Or Acrylic
Monday, April 6, 2026 – Monday, May 11, 2026    
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
$150.00 - $165.00
Whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience, this class offers an enriching journey tailored to your pace and interests. Choose the medium that suits you—watercolor or acrylic—and unlock your creative potential. Instructor: Michael Parker. Mondays, April 6 thru May 11, 2026, Six (6) week class. Time: 1:30 – 3:30 pm.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Friday, April 10, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
Friday, April 10, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
At this beginner's jewelry-making class (for adults)you'll learn the basics of wirewrapping ocean/tumbled seaglass, beach stones or beads to create pendants. Friday, April 10 at 1:00 pm
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9: April 21
Tuesday, April 21, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Youth Art Class: Ages 5 to 9, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 21 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Figure Drawing
Thursday, April 23, 2026 – Friday, April 24, 2026    
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Strengthen your skills in our monitored figure drawing session with a variety of timed poses. Bring your chalk, paint, charcoal or pencil, you choose the medium. Model varies by session. Second and Fourth Thursday of the month in 2026, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Age 18+. Begins Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Gospel Soul Jam: Maurice Allen
Sunday, April 26, 2026    
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
Firehouse Cultural Center in conjunction with Ifi Heritage Center bring the Gospel Soul Jam. Enjoy the soulful and sophisticated sounds of vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Maurice Allen "Pastor Mo" and band. Maurice has had the privilege of sharing stage space with notable artists such as Chick Corea, Olivia Newton John, B. B. King, Tony Bennett, Eric Darius, and many more. Sunday, April 26 at 3:00 pm.
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up: April 28
Tuesday, April 28, 2026    
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
$15.00
Youth Art Class: Ages 10 and up, Come explore exciting new ways to create in this hands-on art class designed for young artists. Tues, April 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.
Center Stage Comedy: James Yon & Friends
Friday, May 1, 2026    
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$25.00 - $30.00
This Florida native is one of America's hottest up and coming comedians. James Yon is the host of “Real Laughs” on Real Radio 104.1, “The Lowdown”, and “Funny Not Famous" on Afro TV featured Xfinity Comcast. Now James spends his time touring clubs and casinos all over the country from Orlando to Las Vegas bringing the funny. This a Friday Night Center Stage: Comedy Event on May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Art Gallery & Reception: William Talenti
Saturday, May 2, 2026    
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Art Gallery & Reception in the Firehouse Annex Building. William Talenti’s latest series, Transformação Saturday, May 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. An open gallery showing, no reservations needed.
Events on Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Events on Monday, April 6, 2026
Events on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Figure Drawing
9 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Friday, April 10, 2026
Wirewrapped Seaglass Jewelry
10 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Events on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Figure Drawing
23 Apr 26
Ruskin
Events on Sunday, April 26, 2026
Events on Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Events on Friday, May 1, 2026
Events on Saturday, May 2, 2026